Solstice Run 2009
Disappointed at not being able to get to New York for the 3100 this year. That’s life I guess. Haven’t really done much running since… Read More »Solstice Run 2009
The Barry 40 2009
The 2009 Barry 40 Mile Race
It has been a long road to Jenner Park for me and this year Mark Collinson mentioned that he would be going and we could make some arrangement together. So fresh from my Hypothermic Half Marathon in Ottawa, I agreed that it would be a great opportunity.
However my training wasn’t so good over the following weeks and a Sunday run to Bath and back along the cycle completely wrecked me so much so that the last 2.5 miles I had to walk home and took me 4 days before I was able to make it out again.Read More »The Barry 40 2009
The Mythos of Bali
It has been several years since I have managed to go on a Christmas trip and Prabhakar has just sent me a link to some… Read More »The Mythos of Bali
Ottawa Hypothermic Half 2009
8 am this morning, the windchill was something like -23 when we began only my second half marathon, the Ottawa Hypothermic Half, Canada. My first was in the mid nineties with Manatita at the Hillingdon Half in West London.
It was so cold I was reluctant to take my jacket off and stow it for after the race, but sure enough, I had enough layers on that I didn’t feel any different without it, just the mind. I looked across and saw a lady with frost in her hair as we were standing at the start line – a race for which I have to add I was on time for, thanks to Utsahi who got up early and drove me here and despite spending 20 minutes looking for the location.Read More »Ottawa Hypothermic Half 2009
Core of Reality
Every saint who has penetrated to the core of Reality has testified that a divine universal plan exists and that it is beautiful and full… Read More »Core of Reality
Self-Transcendence 2 Mile Race Ottawa
Sparse field this morning but it was seriously cold.The route is a 1 mile out and back alongside the canal. Underfoot was snowy but not… Read More »Self-Transcendence 2 Mile Race Ottawa
The New Year 2009
Everything seems to move in cycles and with the end of the year I feel a new impulse to return to the roads and trails… Read More »The New Year 2009
From Wind & Stone
Installation at Crown Point, Burnley. Installation by Andy Goldsworthy
Insecurity and Oneness
This morning I opened my book up (The Divine Hero by Sri Chinmoy) and the section was called Protection-Prayers. Guru talks about inner attacks and… Read More »Insecurity and Oneness
The Guest House – Rumi
The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes… Read More »The Guest House – Rumi